To apply, please send your completed application, your resume and a letter of recommendation to Harlee Mooney, MCAA Director, Career Development.

Due Date: December 20th, 2019

Mechanical Contractors Association of America Scholarship Application

The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) and its generous donors are proud to present the following scholarships:

Please ✔ each scholarship you would like to be considered for.

Alan P. O'Shea Memorial Scholarship The Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey has established (2) $2,500 scholarships to honor the memory of Alan P. O’Shea, former Executive Director of the MCA of New Jersey. These national scholarships will memorialize Mr. O’Shea’s many contributions to the mechanical contracting industry.

Foster McCarl, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has established a $2,500 scholarship to commemorate its founder, Foster McCarl, Jr. and to honor his memory. This national scholarship will symbolize the scope of Mr. McCarl’s impact on the mechanical contracting industry and memorialize his many contributions to its continuing advancement.

Reilly Family Memorial Scholarship The John W. Danforth Company has established a $5,000 scholarship to commemorate the memory of its leadership, the Reilly Family. Danforth is a charter member of the MCAA. Kevin “Duke” Reilly served as Danforth’s Chairman/CEO. Wayne, Patrick and Emmett Reilly contributed a combined 128 years of commitment and loyalty to their company and the industry. This national scholarship will symbolize the Reillys’ many contributions to the mechanical contracting industry.

William A. Bianco, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Kinetics has established a $5,000 scholarship to commemorate William A. Bianco, Jr. and to honor his memory. This national scholarship will symbolize the scope of Mr. Bianco’s impact on the mechanical contracting industry and memorialize his many contributions to its continuing advancement.

Ferguson – Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Scholarships (Open to female students) Ferguson is sponsoring (2) $5,000 scholarships for two worthy female students invested in career in the mechanical contracting industry.

Josam Endowed Scholarship (Open to current Sophomores) Josam Company has established a $2,500 endowment annual scholarship to a student committed to pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or a similar field within MCAA’s scope. Provided that all qualifications are met the recipients will receive the scholarship in their sophomore, junior and senior years. This annual national scholarship will symbolize Josam Company’s commitment to assisting in the education of individuals who will pursue a career within the mechanical contracting industry.

These scholarships will be presented to worthy students involved with a chartered MCAA student chapter. Recipients are selected by the MCAA Career Development Committee.

Eligibility Requirements

Opportunity SurveyHave you been to the MCAA national convention before?

Yes, I attended the following conventions:

If you have attended the convention before, have you worked with an MCAA contractor as aresult of a connection you made while at the convention?

Yes, with:

No

I have not attended the convention before

Are you looking to be hired for an internship or full time position in the upcoming year?

Yes, I am looking for an internship beginning:

Yes, I am looking for a full-time job beginning:

No (please explain):

Other:

I am a student in a four-year or five-year program working towards an undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC or other similar field.

I have an interest in pursuing a career in mechanical contracting.

Should I be selected to receive a scholarship award, I will be present at the MCAA2020 Awards of Excellence Breakfast, which will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18th. Those who do not attend may not be eligible to receive a scholarship.

As an applicant, I certify that (check all that apply):

No

Contact Information

Academic Information

Name:

Home Address:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

University:

Degree:

Year:

GPA:

Graduation date:

Why did you choose to attend this university?

Describe your academic achievements (awards, recognition, honors list, etc.)

Class

Extracurricular InformationPlease submit resume if space on application is not enough

Student Organizations:

1)

2)

Other:

1)

Community Service:

1)

2)

Employment/Internship Information

From (month/year): To (month/year):Employer #1

Company Name:Type of Business:

(Construction, retail, etc.)

Job Duties:

What did you like most about this company?

From (month/year): To (month/year):Employer #2

Company Name:Type of Business:

(Construction, retail, etc.)

Job Duties:

What did you like most about this company?

From (month/year): To (month/year):Employer #3

Company Name:Type of Business:

(Construction, retail, etc.)

Job Duties:

What did you like most about this company?

Do you have a full time job offer? Yes No

QuestionsDescribe an important lesson you have learned as a result of being a student/intern.

What has drawn you towards a career in the mechanical contracting industry?

What quality must a company have to make you want to stay as a long-term employee? Why?

Where do you see yourself five years after graduation?

Questions Choose one word to describe yourself:

What are you looking forward to the most once you graduate?

How has being a part of an MCAA student chapter specifically been of benefit to you?

Please answer the below question only if you are applying for the WiMI Scholarship. Do you see any unique challenges or opportunities as a woman in the mechanical industry?

How many years have you been part of your MCAA Student Chapter?

Do you hold a leadership position within your MCAA Student Chapter?

If so, what position?

Thank you for applying! Students will be notified prior to the convention if they have been awarded a scholarship.

I understand that in order to be awarded one of the five scholarships above I am required to be present to accept the award and acknowledge that I will be in attendance:

Student Acknowledgement:

Advisor Acknowledgement: